The UKâ€™s Guardian newspaper ran an interesting photo gallery last week showing mobile phone masts â€˜dressedâ€™ up as trees. For a while it seemed these might catch on as increasing numbers of people complained about the appearance of â€˜uglyâ€™ metal masts in their neighbourhoods. While inner-city masts can be hidden, in the country there are fewer options. Disguising them as trees is a favourite.